Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin
21
Jan
By Owen Liu
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Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

Vladimir Kazakov via iStockPhoto Introduction MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is often associated with Bitcoin and is called by some as the next Gamestop for its rise in stock price of approximately 359% this year. However, what exactly does this company do, and why has its stock price soared? This article is…
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The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students
20
Jan
By Nathan Park
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The Rise of the New Kings of Wall Street: How Quant Firms Are Redefining the Financial Landscape and Their Impact on College Students

AndreyKrav via iStockPhoto For decades, the financial world was dominated by traditional investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. These institutions were synonymous with Wall Street success, wielding immense power and influence over the financial markets. However, a significant shift has taken place over the past decade,…
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18
Nov
By Mark Ciampa
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Research at Vanderbilt: The Money behind the Innovation

Totojang via iStockPhoto At Vanderbilt, students are constantly surrounded by the effects of research funding. From posters advertising new breakthroughs, emails detailing newsworthy projects, or even the paragraph-long official titles of professors. The research ecosystem of elite universities like Vanderbilt is constantly publicized. At innovative universities like Vanderbilt, research is…
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Why Vanderbilt Will Play Texas for the First Time in Nearly a Century: A New Era of Commercialized College Sports
21
Oct
By Carlos Levine
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Why Vanderbilt Will Play Texas for the First Time in Nearly a Century: A New Era of Commercialized College Sports

Art Wager via iStock In October 1928, the Vanderbilt Commodores football team edged the University of Texas Longhorns 13-12 for what would be the last time they played each other in nearly 100 years. They are finally slated to cross paths again on Oct. 26, 2024. While this matchup may…
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How Do Students Value Vanderbilt Football Tickets?
19
Oct
By Eva Sinelnikov
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How Do Students Value Vanderbilt Football Tickets?

Photo taken by Eva Sinelnikov At Vanderbilt, student section tickets for athletic games are free for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. During the first football game of the season, Vanderbilt's student section was packed. The demand of spirited Commodores greatly exceeded the supply of student seating, therefore sections P and…
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Crypto at Vanderbilt: The Rise of VandyBlockchain
10
Oct
By Tapan Sidhwani
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Crypto at Vanderbilt: The Rise of VandyBlockchain

Image provided by Abhay Khanna for use in this article Whether it’s through Bitcoin’s raging bull markets or through various memecoins like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, cryptocurrencies have frequently made their way into the headlines  over the last ten years. A key factor in catalyzing this “crypto gold rush” is…
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A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University
02
Oct
By Nathan Park
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A Guide to Investment Banking at Vanderbilt University

Photo credit to Patrick Weissenberger on Unsplash The Fast-Paced World of Investment Banking Recruitment at Vanderbilt At Vanderbilt University, the pursuit of a career in investment banking (IB) begins long before graduation. For many ambitious students, the journey starts as early as freshman year, with the recruiting process often kicking…
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